Prague Tourism Information & City Guide

Prague, capital of the Czech Republic (Czechia), is the 'Jewel in the Crown' of Central Europe, with tourism playing an important role in its development in recent years.
Read our guide to the highlights of Prague and the layout of the city.

The Vltava River runs through the heart of the city and many of the popular sights border it. Soak up the ambience and admire the views over the water by strolling along its banks or by taking a river cruise.

Prague is also a city of music. Opera, ballet and
classical concerts are a true highlight, with performances held all year round in magnificent opera houses, grand concert halls and in ancient churches.

Prague restaurants enjoy a reputation for good, often excellent cuisine. Pub style restaurants serve hearty food and cheap drinks, while at the top end visitors can enjoy fine dining in a variety of beautiful settings, such as by the river or with a view over the city.

For refreshment at any time of the day, the world famous Czech beer is deeply embedded in the national physique, and is enthusiastically consumed in pubs and beer halls all over the city; the Czechs are the largest consumers of beer per capita in the world!

Alternatively, on fine weather days take a seat outside a bar or café, order a drink, and watch the world go by in the elegant, historic surroundings. It also works well on the top deck of a river boat.

In terms of goods produced in the Czech Republic, the country is well-known for Skoda cars and Bohemia Crystal. The finest glass products can be found in shops in Prague, or there are glass factory tours from Prague, for example to Moser Glass.

If you stay in a hotel or apartment anywhere in Prague 1 (or close by in Prague 2), on either side of the river, it is possible to walk around the whole city with ease, and explore all the sights on foot.

Outside the city centre, other areas easily accessible by tram and metro include Vinohrady, Holešovice, Smichov, Karlin and Vysehrad.

Prague, Czech Republic, its People & Visitors

The Czech Republic covers 78,864 square kilometres (30,449 square miles). It borders Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Poland. The highest mountain is Snezka (1604m). The longest river is the Vltava (434km).

The population of Prague is 1.26 million. The population of the Czech Republic is 10.5 million.

Czechs belong to the West Slavic group of peoples, along with Poles, Slovaks and Lusatians.
Romanies (or Gypsies) form the most conspicuous minority - they are thought to descend from Indian migrants in the 15th century.

People from Central and Eastern European countries, including former Soviet Union states such as Ukraine, have migrated to Prague in recent years to work in tourism and construction.

Tourism is steadily rising year on year. Over 7m tourists now visit Prague annually.

Czech Republic in Europe

Prague PackageA simple way to arrange your Prague city break is to book the Prague Package.